17 Aug 2015 --- The pomegranate is a fruit rich in antioxidants, with anti-hypertensive properties and is proven to help reduce levels of glucose in the blood; however, because it is a seasonal fruit is difficult to consume throughout the year. So, to reap its benefits in any month, the PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology Gabriel Cabrera Betanzos designed a microencapsulation process from pomegranate juice which won an award to apply for patent registration.